Desk Bureau Bookcase
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Rustic Cupboards
Iron
Antique 1880s Bookcases
Satinwood
Vintage 1980s Regency Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Dutch Desks
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American George III Desks and Writing Tables
Glass, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Rococo Desks
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 1740s German Rococo Desks
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Wood
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Secretaires
Glass, Cherry
Antique 1740s English George II Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dressers
Hardwood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1910s Scottish Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1720s British George I Desks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Régence Desks
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Secretaires
Wood
Antique 1810s English George III Secretaires
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Bookcases
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Hardwood
20th Century English Other Bookcases
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Bookcases
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Oak, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch George III Desks
Oak
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Desks
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks
Pine
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Desks
Stained Glass, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Desks
Oak
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Desks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Desks
Antique 19th Century Regency Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Ash, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Secretaires
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Secretaires
Oak
20th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Hardwood
Antique 1880s Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases
Burl
Antique 1750s English George II Bookcases
Walnut
Antique 1780s English George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Desks
Burl, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Secretaires
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Desks
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Desks
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) George I Desks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Desks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
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Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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